Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Man Rescued After Two Days Trapped Behind Waterfall
A man in California got stuck behind a waterfall for two days.
He was rappelling down the cliffside when he fell behind the waterfall.
His friends had left, but they told people to report him missing if he didn't come back.
A drone was used to find the man and a helicopter pulled him out.
He was a little hurt and dehydrated, but is now safe.
A 46-year-old man was rescued after being trapped behind a waterfall for two days.
Ryan Wardwell fell while rappelling at the "Seven Teacups" waterfalls at Kern River, California.
Wardwell's friends left before he attempted the descent, but told authorities to report him missing if he did not return.
A drone located Wardwell, and a helicopter was used to extract him.
Wardwell was treated for minor injuries and dehydration after being rescued.
- Who
- Ryan Wardwell, 46
- What
- A man was rescued after being trapped behind a waterfall.
- When
- August 10-12
- Where
- Kern River, California, "Seven Teacups" waterfalls
- Why
- Wardwell fell behind the waterfall while rappelling and was unable to escape the heavy water flow.
- Victim
- Ryan Wardwell, 46
- Location
- Kern River, California
- Incident
- Fell behind waterfall while rappelling
- Duration Trapped
- Two Days
- Rescue Method
- Helicopter and drone
- Injuries
- Minor injuries, dehydration
